The War in Egypt - Illustrated by Richard Simpkin, text & maps by special permission from The TimesCondition Very GoodPublished by George Rout;edge, London 1883It is probably the first instance in British military history where the means were exactly calculated for the end to be obtained, where the Government thoroughly supported the commander of its choice, and the campaign was brought to a conclusion in the very manner and at the very time which had been calculated in London before a single soldier was sent forth from this country.64pp illusrated in colour and black and white..# 16555s29